Short script post

I have been reading more blogs of screenwriters, trying to build a little momentum out of a sense of community. In response to a post on red right hand I'm posting an excerpt from my script Finding the Pen. This is the aforementioned short script (see below), based on the short story by Michael Bowers.

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Here's to submission

I'm now an award winning screenwriter. The Hollywood Creative Connection* has just announced the victors in its 2005 short screenplay contest. My script won 2nd place.

From the website: ' “Finding the Pen” is an amusing and original look at the human tendency toward obsession as a seemingly normal man descends into madness over a lost pen.'

Now I get to test my theory that submitting, and receiving praise can inspire you to write more pieces, finish more pieces, and work hard to achieve your goals. Let the testing begin right after I make a sort my mp3 collection.

*<updated: 08.06.06 -- Hollywood Creative Connection has removed the list of winners, in preparation for their next contest.>

More infatuation

Speaking of obsessions, through lifehacker I discovered the company 37 Signals, makers of productivity software. They feature a great online to-do list maker, a personal organizer for notes, to-dos, files, and a collaborative space for businesses and team projects. Check them out.

December obsession

I've become obsessed with a website called life hacker. Now, it sounds like some sort of maniacal zine devoted to creating large down times for gigantic corporations, but actually, it's quite the opposite. Not only is it news for nerds, but many of the daily entries offer insight on making our lives more productive by blocking out distractions, optimizing our computers to do the task we need to do more efficiently, and providing advice to work smarter.

http://www.lifehacker.com

Christmas is coming

I'm working on a set of guides to France, specifically Pairs at this stage. Trying to decipher all of the monuments, when they were built, for what purpose, and what makes one more specially than the other. See that sculpture? That's a Soufflot. Very impressive. That monument simply has a Rousseau. Ah. Parisians.

What's the deal with Christmas music anyway? I can handle some classic stuff, like some Vince Guaraldi pianio, or some Dean Martin Blue Christmas. You know, Nordstrom music, but the campy crap they're playing everywhere. On the radio, at the malls, probably grocery stores. I have to walk around with White Zombie cranked up on my mp3 player.

First rejection letter

I received my first rejection letter for a short-short I sent out in October. I was rather surprised at how happy I was. I guess it's another step forward in the process.

My interview was rescheduled, but eventually I made it in and it went well. It seems like I'd fit within their organization. They've offered me a contractual job to test the waters and I'm looking forward to getting started.